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XPower Inverter

175, 300, 700

Owner's Guide

975-0172-01-01 REV. A

Printed in China

t 1-800-394-0440 (toll free in North America)
1-604-422-2777

(direct)

f 1-604-420-2145
e [email protected]

www.xantrex.com

ARTWORK NO. 975-0172-01-01 REV. A 2004-10-22

Summary of Contents for XPower 175 PLUS

Page 1: ...XPower Inverter 175 300 700 by t 1 800 394 0440 toll free in North America 1 604 422 2777 direct ARTWORK NO 975 0172 01 01 REV A 2004 10 22...

Page 2: ...ibute electrical power Trademarks XPower by Xantrex is a trademark of Xantrex International Xantrex is a registered trademark of Xantrex International Other trademarks registered trademarks and produc...

Page 3: ...FORMATION THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USER S RISK Date and Revision October 2004 Revision A Part Number 975 0172 01 01 Contact Information Telephone 1 800 394 0440 toll fre...

Page 4: ...8 Selecting a suitable location 8 5 Using the Inverter 9 Using the DC cable with cigarette lighter plug 300 W unit 10 Using the DC cable clips 300 and 700 W units 11 6 Indicators and Controls 13 7 In...

Page 5: ...8 Troubleshooting 20 9 Specifications 25 10 Warranty and Return 27...

Page 6: ...and VCRs laptops camcorder and cell phone chargers compact fluorescent lights and soldering irons The XPower inverter uses reliable solid state power electronics for years of safe trouble free operat...

Page 7: ...2 Operating guidelines page 15 Troubleshooting information page 20 Specifications page 25 Warranty and service information page 27 Overload shutdown Over temperature shutdown Short circuit protection...

Page 8: ...n to all Caution and Warning statements in the guide Warnings identify conditions that may result in personal injury or loss of life Cautions identify conditions or practices that may damage the unit...

Page 9: ...aterials that may be affected by high temperatures WARNING Do not use the XPower inverter in the presence of flammable fumes or gases such as in the bilge of a gasoline powered boat or near propane ta...

Page 10: ...avers and night lights that are plugged directly into an AC receptacle to recharge Battery chargers used in hand power tools These chargers display a warning label stating that dangerous voltages are...

Page 11: ...the inverter to power utility AC distribution wiring Do not use the XPower inverter in temperatures over 100 F 40 C Do not expose the XPower inverter to water rain snow or spray Failure to follow the...

Page 12: ...rter Electronic overload protection with automatic shutdown Built in internal backup DC fuse Low battery voltage warning followed by automatic shutdown High input voltage protection with automatic shu...

Page 13: ...0 C 32 F and 40 C 104 F Keep away from furnace heating vents or other heat producing equipment Well ventilated Allow at least 2 5 cm clearance above and on all sides of the unit for proper cooling Sa...

Page 14: ...switched on they initially consume more power than their power rating TVs monitors and electric motors are examples of products that have high surge requirements at start up Although the XPower inver...

Page 15: ...ducts that require 150 W about 1 3 A or less If your application requires more than 150 W but less than 240 W continuous or has a high start up surge see Using the DC cable clips 1 Attach the ring typ...

Page 16: ...y directly connecting the power inverter to a 12 V battery using the DC cable clips you can operate products with power requirements up to 240 W continuous for 300 W unit and 500 W continuous for 700...

Page 17: ...e to drop and may cause the cables to overheat resulting in equipment damage or fire 4 Switch the power inverter ON 5 When the power inverter is not in use disconnect the DC cable clips from the batte...

Page 18: ...DC cable clips AC outlets Power LED Fault LED ON OFF switch Fan Negative DC terminal Positive DC terminal 300 700 W DC cable with cigarette lighter plug with 400 W unit only 175 W AC outlet DC cable...

Page 19: ...tinuous power consumption of 240 W or less for 300 W unit and 500 W or less for 700 W unit may be plugged in The ON OFF switch enables output AC power at the AC outlet s when switched ON The green POW...

Page 20: ...one at a time 3 As the battery is used voltage begins to fall When the XPower inverter senses that the voltage at its DC input has dropped to 11 V an audible alarm sounds This allows time for compute...

Page 21: ...will sound 7 Should a defective battery charging system cause the battery voltage to rise to dangerously high levels the XPower inverter will automatically shut down The red FAULT light will turn on I...

Page 22: ...wer inverter will automatically shut down Battery Operating Time Operating time will vary depending on the charge level of the battery its capacity and the power level drawn by the particular AC load...

Page 23: ...may trigger the inverter s low voltage shutdown feature Because the power inverter draws less than 0 15 A for the 175 W unit 0 2 A for the 300 W unit and 0 25 A for the 700 W unit with the ON OFF swi...

Page 24: ...erence The XPower inverter is shielded to minimize its interference with TV signals However with weak TV signals interference may be visible in the form of lines scrolling across the screen The follow...

Page 25: ...defective Check battery and replace if required Inverter has been connected with reverse DC input polarity Check connection to battery Probable inverter damage has occurred Have unit repaired not cov...

Page 26: ...o low Inverter s modified sine wave output requires true RMS voltmeter for accurate measurements Battery voltage is too low Recharge battery Possible cause Remedy Low voltage shutdown or thermal shutd...

Page 27: ...than rated Use a larger battery to make up for increased power requirement Battery is old or defective Replace battery Battery is not being properly charged Some chargers are not able to fully rechar...

Page 28: ...s occurred Use a product with a power rating less than the inverter s continuous power rating AC product is rated less than the inverter s continuous power rating high starting surge has caused overlo...

Page 29: ...eated due to poor ventilation and has shut down Switch inverter OFF and allow to cool for 15 minutes Clear blocked fan or remove objects covering unit Move the inverter to a cooler place Reduce load i...

Page 30: ...l 120 VAC DC input voltage range 10 5 15 5 VDC Continuous AC output power 150 W 240 W 500 W 5 minutes AC output power 175 W 300 W 700 W Maximum AC output surge power 300 W 500 W 1000 W AC output frequ...

Page 31: ...ery alarm trigger point nominal 11 0 V Low battery shut down point nominal 10 5 V High battery shut down point nominal 15 5 V Dimensions L W H 5 1 8 4 1 8 2 1 4 130 105 56 mm 5 7 8 4 1 8 2 1 4 149 105...

Page 32: ...e defective product free of charge provided that you notify Xantrex of the product defect within the Warranty Period and provided that Xantrex through inspection establishes the existence of such a de...

Page 33: ...policy for return shipments outside of the contiguous United States and Canada How do you get service If your product requires troubleshooting or warranty service contact your merchant If you are una...

Page 34: ...ct and the product must not have been disassembled or modified without prior written authorization by Xantrex Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following forms The dated purchase receipt from...

Page 35: ...use in an unsuitable environment b the product if it has been subjected to fire water generalized corrosion biological infestations or input voltage that creates operating conditions beyond the maxim...

Page 36: ...TORT NEGLIGENCE PRINCIPLES OF MANUFACTURER S LIABILITY OPERATION OF LAW CONDUCT STATEMENT OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING WITHOUT RESTRICTION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF QUALITY MERCHANTABILITY OR FI...

Page 37: ...d to implied warranties under federal law to the extent permitted by applicable law they are limited to the duration of this Limited Warranty Some states and provinces do not allow limitations or excl...

Page 38: ...FOREGOING XANTREX MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES REGARDING THE USE OF THE XANTREX XPOWER INVERTER IN CONNECTION WITH LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS OR OTHER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT OR DEVICES Please note tha...

Page 39: ...they are unauthorized returned without an RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the shipping box if they are shipped collect or if they are shipped to the wrong location When you contact Xantre...

Page 40: ...Technology Inc clearly marked on the outside of the box A return address where the unit can be shipped Post office boxes are not acceptable A contact telephone number where you can be reached during...

Page 41: ...e warranty have not been met or if no dated proof of purchase is available your inverter may be serviced or replaced for a flat fee To return your XPower inverter for out of warranty service contact X...

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